"McDowell Secures Uncontested Victory in North Carolina House Race"

Former U.S. Rep. Mark Walker declines to request a runoff in the North Carolina 6th District Republican primary, clearing the way for Trump-endorsed Addison McDowell to become the next representative. Walker will join Donald Trump's campaign instead. McDowell, a first-time candidate with Trump's backing, will face no Democratic opposition in the fall. In the 13th Congressional District, a runoff is set as second-place finisher Brad Knott files a formal request, with the ultimate winner likely to help the GOP retain a fragile House majority in 2025.